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collective
When used as an adjective, "collective" describes things shared by every member of a group. It is often used in formal contexts like politics or business. As a noun, it refers to the group itself. In this sense, it usually implies that the members are equal and share power, rather than having one boss.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in a corporate meeting while Eleanor is at her bridge club.
Eleanor Smith
DAVID WHY IS CHLOE IN A GARDENING COLLECTIVE NOW???
David Smith
Mom please, she's just pivoting her brand. Chill out.
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Eleanor is confused by the concept of a 'collective' (a cooperative enterprise) and expresses this through her characteristic use of all-caps. David responds using corporate jargon ('pivoting her brand') to describe his daughter's new hobby, reflecting his persona as a manager who overuses buzzwords.